Which of the following is a lagoon in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a lagoon in India?
A. Wular Lake
B. Lonar Lake
C. Chilika Lake
D. Sambhar Lake
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Chilika Lake is a coastal lagoon located in Odisha.

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